OBITUARY: Samuel E. Pritchett, 67

Samuel E. Pritchett of Townsend, DE, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the age of 67.

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Posted Aug. 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM

Posted Aug. 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM

TOWNSEND, Del.

Samuel E. Pritchett of Townsend, DE, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at the age of 67.

Mr. Pritchett was born July 17, 1945 in Dover, DE, the son of the late Thomas and Francees Pritchett.

He was self employed for his entire working career of nearly 40 years as a Commercial Crabber.

Mr. Pritchett enjoyed crabbing, hunting, and fishing.

He is survived by his son, Tommy Pritchett of Townsend; 2 brothers, William Pritchett (Brenda) and Richard Pritchett, all of Townsend; his ex-wife, Pam Pritchett of Bridgeville, DE, and her kids, Michael Zadroga, Amber Howard, and Samuel Zadroga; and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 9 am in the Faries Funeral Chapel, located at 29 S. Main St., Smyrna, Funeral services will begin Wednesday at 10 a.m.